30A on $30/Day Ideas?

[Paula]

OK, I've been thinking for a while that it would be good to come up with things to do, including eating, for $30/Day or under for a family of four. We probably couldn't count regular groceries. So, groceries aside, what could a family of 4 do for $30/day on 30A for one week? Some ideas:

1. Beach (could explore all the beaches along 30A, starting at one end of 30A and go to the other end - we haven't done this yet)
2. Pool
3. Bike Path
4. Porch - games/puzzles/books/nap
5. Grayton Beach State Park is amazing (under $10/car all day which includes grills, showers, bathrooms, handicap accessible)
6. Fountains at villages of South Walton (they light up and dance around 8:30 at night for about 20 - 30 min)
7. Lunch special at Angelinas (I think it's $5.99/person during most weekdays) - where else could a family of four go to eat out for $30 - I heard hot dogs at Grayton Corners; Subway if you want to support a chain in Grayton; Could a family of 4 eat for $30 at Amore?
8. Take out meals from Publix or take out/deliver pizza from Brunos or Spicy Noodle (if you live on the East side of 30A)
9. Take out Steamed shrimp from Goatfeathers
10. Free movies and concerts during summer at Seaside/Rosemary Beach; concerts I think during spring break
11. Probably Shell Island depending on how much the boat to the Island costs, but that's not 30A but may be worth the trip.

 

[steele mama]

OK, I've been thinking for a while that it would be good to come up with things to do, including eating, for $30/Day or under for a family of four. We probably couldn't count regular groceries. So, groceries aside, what could a family of 4 do for $30/day on 30A for one week? Some ideas:

1. Beach (could explore all the beaches along 30A, starting at one end of 30A and go to the other end - we haven't done this yet)
2. Pool
3. Bike Path
4. Porch - games/puzzles/books/nap
5. Grayton Beach State Park is amazing (under $10/car all day which includes grills, showers, bathrooms, handicap accessible)
6. Fountains at villages of South Walton (they light up and dance around 8:30 at night for about 20 - 30 min)
7. Lunch special at Angelinas (I think it's $5.99/person during most weekdays) - where else could a family of four go to eat out for $30 - I heard hot dogs at Grayton Corners; Subway if you want to support a chain in Grayton; Could a family of 4 eat for $30 at Amore?
8. Take out meals from Publix or take out/deliver pizza from Brunos or Spicy Noodle (if you live on the East side of 30A)
9. Take out Steamed shrimp from Goatfeathers
10. Free movies and concerts during summer at Seaside/Rosemary Beach; concerts I think during spring break
11. Probably Shell Island depending on how much the boat to the Island costs, but that's not 30A but may be worth the trip.

12. Lunch specials at the Taqueria on 331. Maybe a couple beers too.
(Amore? Probably, if you don't drink alcohol.)

I think you have an exhaustive list. Oh...
13. Eden State Gardens

 

[Jennifer Steele]

FREE Monday night show at the Rep during the summer.

 

[steele mama]

FREE Monday night show at the Rep during the summer.

HELLO!!!!!

 

[scooterbug44]

Add:
-Fishing/catching crabs - Do kids need to have a fishing license?
-Play catch/frisbee on the grass at watercolor, seaside, rosemary etc.
-Free kids movies at Destin Commons in the morning
-Steamed shrimp from Shrimpers (better than Goatfeathers IMO)

 

[Paula]

Grayt ideas.

Deer Lake State Park is awesome, too.
How about Topsail or other state parks -- do any have particularly funn things to do? (nature walking and picnicing is a given).
There's also that fountain in Rosemary Beach (I don't know the street corner names) that has a bench and you push a button and the fountain sprinklers come on. Kids love it.
Two people could probably take a yoga class together for under $30 if a walk-in price is about $15 or less.

 

[ItzKatzTime]

:scratch: Hmmmm....I have some ideas, but I'm still stuck in the early 90's in Grayton Beach when I was making desserts and selling them out of a floral cooler in Patrone's. Oh yeah, and baskets of lunch for two with a canoe trip.
Don't think that will help anyone in 2007.

Those were the days Big sigh

 

[steele mama]

:scratch: Hmmmm....I have some ideas, but I'm still stuck in the early 90's in Grayton Beach when I was making desserts and selling them out of a floral cooler in Patrone's. Oh yeah, and baskets of lunch for two with a canoe trip.
Don't think that will help anyone in 2007.

Those were the days Big sigh

Well, you could sell some more! (For $30 for a fam of 4. ;-) )

 

[Paula]

I like this thread because SoWal has gone upscale but there is still plenty for families to do without spending a lot of money. I'm looking for those nice deals (usually having to do with food) that people learn about and can pass onto others. Aha, pool passes would be useful, too. If people are willing to drive to Panama City, there's that nice sports center with pool, basket ball courts, tennis courts, etc., and the rates may be reasonable, especially for kids. It's about 10 miles from the corner of 30A and 98 near Shades. I've only driven through it but it looks nice (though it's not on 30A).

Aha, the library!

Inexpensive but nice souviners (sp?): Coffee mugs from the Red Bar.

 

[ItzKatzTime]

Well, you could sell some more! (For $30 for a fam of 4. ;-) )

Today that would be 2 ham & cheese sandwiches, 2 PBJ's, a bag of Lays, a 2 liter Coke, and a blow up float! :funn: Just teasing

Actually, back then it was a basket full of fruit & cheese, chicken salad croissants, key lime pie, a bottle of wine, and a canoe for the day $35.00-50.00, depending on the wine.;-) ;-) 16 years ago!!!!